Posts Tagged ‘figs’
Season’s Change
Sunday night a crisp wind blew into the kitchen. Yesterday I saw a definitive signal of approaching autumn when I spotted the first tobacco truck laden with it’s burden of golden green leaves. The market is full of bargains as everyone tries to unload their surplus. The man selling chili peppers was hoping I would be seduced by his come-hither hands on his hips pose.
Read MoreEating Local and the Mono-Diet
I’ve identified a problem with the eating local and in-season trend, and I’m calling it the Mono-Diet Phenomena (MDP). It started to dawn on me in the spring when we ate artichokes every single day. At some point, peaches dominated our food intake, later to be replaced by tomatoes, and currently we are eating figs.…
Read MoreGoings on in the Upper Tiber Valley: Montone, Umbertide, Sagrantino
It’s time for a local news update: Weather report: still cool. We’ve actually had a good, steady rain, which is a blessing because everything was tinderbox dry. It was looking more like an African savannah than the green heart of Italy. I’m crossing my fingers that this rain will bring porcini mushrooms; it’s been 2…
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